How to make a Cloven Orange Ornament

2. Cut a piece of wire 2 - 3 feet long. Smooth both ends. Wrap one
end around the 1 inch ring, bend the wire up to form a loop for hanging, then wrap the
wire around the other side of the ring to secure it.

3. Hold the ring firmly on the top of the orange so that the loops
will form correctly.

4. Bring the end of the wire back up through the ring. Leave a
loop below the ring about the size of your fingertip. Do this 7 times so you have 7 loops
around the ring.

5. For the next row and all loops thereafter - Bring the end of
the wire under the X that forms the bottom of the loop in the previous row, then form a
fingertip size loop.

6. Continue forming new loops around the previous loops, encasing
the orange with wire.

7. When your piece of wire runs out, make a small loop in the end.
Cut a new piece of wire about 2 - 3 feet long, smooth the ends, form a small loop at one
end around the end of the last piece of wire, then continue looping as before.

As you are working, or after you have finished
encasing the orange, add cloves in the pattern of your choice.

Enjoy!

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